About Carrie
Carrie Main holds a Master of Professional Studies degree from the University of Minnesota and has four years of experience in addiction and mental health work. She practices as an LPCC, which is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and as an LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor. Carrie frames her work around respect for each person's life story and strengths.
She writes and talks plainly, and aims to make sessions feel straightforward and useful.
How Carrie works
Carrie believes people are fundamentally good and shaped by their experiences. She offers individualized care rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. In sessions she helps people sort through stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and trauma and abuse.
She also supports those struggling with sleeping, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Additional areas Carrie focuses on include blended family issues, codependency, divorce and separation, drug and alcohol addiction, family problems, midlife crisis, smoking or vaping cessation, and young adult issues.
Her background in addiction work informs how she addresses substance use and related concerns. She works with practical goals and small changes that add up over time. Sessions are offered in English and she practices in Wisconsin.
Carrie uses an individual approach and collaborates with each person to set clear, achievable steps. She aims for direct conversation and helpful tools people can use between sessions. People who prefer plain language and a practical focus may find her style a good fit.
Her approach is rooted in respect for individual differences and in helping people make steady progress toward their goals.
What Carrie works with
The areas below are the ones Carrie selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Career difficulties
- Codependency
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Intimacy-related issues
- Midlife crisis
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Trauma and abuse
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Registers | LPCC, LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 4 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Wisconsin |
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Online support options
Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Access
Carrie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical steps and measurable progress. One approach emphasizes coping skills and behavior change to reduce addiction-related harms and manage cravings; it helps people build routines and clear plans for setbacks. Another approach centers on managing stress and anxiety through short-term strategies like grounding, sleep routines, and breaking problems into smaller tasks; this can help when daily worries or sleep problems get in the way.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Carrie collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts plans based on what is working and what feels useful in day-to-day life.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a fuller interaction is helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are available for brief check-ins, questions between sessions, or people who prefer typed conversation. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep momentum between meetings.
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